Pentagon CSSO — SAP/CAP Security Leader

Qed Systems Llc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance, AD&D, disability

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

QED Systems LLC seeks a Chief Special Security Officer (CSSO) to lead security operations at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role oversees SAP/CAP security, liaises with government SSO, and ensures compliance with DoD directives and NISPOM.

Qualified candidates will hold an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and have experience in government security operations within classified environments; a Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years of experience executing government security operations within classified SCI, SAP, or CAP environments.
• Master’s degree desired in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Active Top Secret w/SCI eligibility clearance required; ability to pass CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal authority on security operations for assigned SAPs and CAPs.
• Coordinate with Government Special Security Officers and provide guidance to leadership.
• Develop, implement, and oversee security policies, procedures, and risk‑mitigation measures.
• Manage the lifecycle of program access requests and maintain security records.
• Provide security training and awareness across the organization.

Skills

Security operations

Policy guidance

Executive support

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree desired

Tools

DISS

JADE

Scattered Castles

ETMS2

Job description

QED Systems LLC seeks a Chief Special Security Officer (CSSO) to lead security operations at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role oversees SAP/CAP security, liaises with government SSO, and ensures compliance with DoD directives and NISPOM.

Qualified candidates will hold an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and have experience in government security operations within classified environments; a Master’s is preferred.